World Cup Live game analysis:
Live score: England 0 – Algeria 0
Goal scorers:
Venue: Green Point stadium, Capetown
Match timing: June 18, 11:55 PM
My prediction: England 2 – Algeria 1
England squad: David James (GK), John Terry, Ashley Cole, Jamie Carragher, Glen Johnson, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Gareth Barry, Aaron Lennon, Wayne Rooney and Emile Heskey.
Algeria squad: M’bohi Rais Ouhed (GK), Antar Yahia, Madjid Bougherra, Rafik Halliche, Nadir Belhadj, Riad Boudebouz, Hassan Yebda, Karim Ziani, Mehdi Lacen, Foued Kadir and Karim Matmour
Live World Cup analysis:
02:30 PM IST: Gareth Barry will play in this must win game against Algeria. Except Steven Gerrard, most of the other stars are pathetic against USA especially Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard.
03:52 PM IST: England will play against Slovenia which is a very good side and group topper. Their pacy game will trouble weak Engalnd defence. USA will play against weak Algeria. It means England should win its match against Engand.
04:32 PM IST: Fabio Capello may have good record but he is one of the worst coaches in the first round of group games. I don’t know why is he creating lot of drama around squad announcement. Is it football or movie climax?
06:12 PM IST: Coach should remain calm under tense situations. But, he was terrible against USA. If coach behaves like that, just imagine how players will react on pitch. I am hoping that he will change his attitude.
07:54 PM IST: I am extremely impressed by Steven Gerrard. He was terrific in that game and a great leader. I don’t know why teams like England, France, Spain and Italy without passion.
09:23 PM IST: In the other group B match, Slovenia draws with USA in a terrific match. Slovenia topped group C with 4 points while USA is on 2 points.
Click here to see group C situation after Slovenia and USA match.
09:32 PM IST: Algeria will play without Abdelkader Ghezzal – who was redcarded in the game against Slovenia.
09:36 PM IST: After USA-Slovenia draw, no team can afford to lose this crucial game. Algeria defeated Egypt in a play-off game. So, never underestimate this unpredictable squad.
11:02 PM IST: Robert Green is out of first team after that howler against USA. James Milner and Joe Cole are on bench.
11:10 PM IST: England is looking very strong on paper and it will be a huge shock if it loses this game.
11:13 PM IST: Algeria has edge only in goalkeeping department and is equal to task in wings. But, England is miles ahead in midfield and attack. But, this is world cup. Not only talent, national pride, spirit and tempor also play vital.
11:17 PM IST: According to some media reports, England has not practiced much with Jabulani balls due to mistake in planning. They failed to get balls in time. Silly.
11:20 PM IST: In 2010 world cup, France, Germany and Spain (top European teams) already lost games while England, Portugal and Italy managed draws. So, England needs to be careful. Holland is an exception.
11:26 PM IST: When draw was announced, everyone thought England got dream draw. England may exit from second round in this world cup – this is my prediction.
11:42 PM IST: Riad Boudebouz is a 20-year old exciting young talent but we have to see how well he will play against top teams.
Game kicks off.
3 minute: England is dominating early exchanges. Algeria is catai
4 minute: Both missed half chances. England is easily entering into penalty area of Algeria.
6 minute: Yahia is the captain of Algeria who scored that crucial goal against Egypt in the play-off.
10 minute: Both teams got equal chances but England is enjoying lot of possession.
17 minute: Algerian wing backs are attacking without any problem. Ball is frequently entering into England penalty area.
20 minute: Both teams have 3 shots on goal. But, Algeria is looking more compact but England is dominating in midfield.
21 minute: What hapened to England? Algeria is attacking from both wings.
22 minute: Gareth Barry saved England. Good keeping by David James. Pressure is on England.
23 minute: No difference between England and France – full of world class stars but no cohesion and spirit in the team.
25 minute: Do you believe this number: Algeria is enjoying 55% of possession. 60% in last 15 minutes.
29 minute: Good shot by Steven Gerrard – easily saved by M’bohi Rais Ouhed.
31 minute: England – stars who play well for clubs but not for country. Algeria – Minnows who struggle to find place in first teams but performs well for country.
32 minute: Wonderful save by M’bohi Rais Ouhed – that’s why Manchester United is showing interest on him.
35 minutes: No goals – No yellow cards. Both teams have 6 shots on target. Algeria is looking in defence and are good at tackling.
38 minute: Algerians might have limitations in talent but not in spirit and hard work.
42 minute: Wayne Rooney’s intelligent shot was saved by Rais.
First half ends. No goals. No cards. Algeria has edge over England in tactics. England dominated the game in last 15 minues.
England 0 – Algeria 0
Man of the first half: M’bohi Rais Ouhed (Algeria goalkeeper) – Wonderful saves despite limited experience.
Second half kicks off – Most crucial 45 minutes for England.
52 minute: Despite dominating game, Algeria has just 1 shot on goal against England’s 5 – lack of world class striker is their problem.
54 minute: Steven Gerrard wasted possession at good position. Algeria is lucky.
56 minute: Both teams are losing possession at crucial times in and around penalty areas. Poor football by 2 weak teams.
Yellow card to Jamie Carragher – out of game against Slovenia. (2 yellows in 2 successive games)
Rio Ferdinand out – Ledley King out – Carragher out – England will be in big trouble against attacking Slovenians. Who will partner Terry?
61 minute: Wayne Rooney missed sitter in front of goal. Careless clearing by Algeria.
Slovenia is favourite against England. England should win this game. 26 minutes left.
64 minute: What happened to Wayne Rooney? Why Fabio Capello is so rigid in his tactics?
If Gareth Barry were not there, Algeria might have been leading by this time.
69 minute: Rafik Halliche saved Algeria – wonderful move by England after a long long time.
20 minutes left.
3 minutes left for England.
World cup match is not a routine club game. Here, players play for country. Passion dominates. These club stars rarely understand such things.
1 minute left.
3 minutes extra time. No clear chances.
120 seconds left for England.
Game ends now.
England 0 – Algeria 0
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